Resources for Biology Students

The Biology Student Handbook includes departmental policies, instructions for procedures and instruments commonly used in Biology labs, writing guides and advice on studying for Biology courses and planning your major program. Purchase a bound copy in the bookstore or download updated sections here.

Need to search the scientific literature to find references for a lab report, research project or term paper?

• Databases and search strategies
• List of scientific journals with free online articles
• Literature searching and sources (from the Biology Student Handbook)
• Formatting citations and bibliographies (from the Biology Student Handbook)

Learn about career opportunities in Biology and how to qualify for them here.

Find out about research opportunities on and off campus

• Collaborate in research with North Central faculty
• List of off-campus research and internship possibilities
• Richter fellowships to support student research
• Graduate with honors: write up your research as an honors thesis

See the schedule and requirements for the interdisciplinary Biology-Chemistry Seminar.

View a list of Web links that can enhance your learning here.

Find free science software here.